Guarding the sea and its marine ecosystems against the dangers of ghost fishing gear and other human-made waste

Coastal and marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Tribugá are increasingly threatened by ghost gear and marine litter. These damage reefs endanger biodiversity and affect local livelihoods. The project strengthened local capacities to address these impacts. It supported trained divers in removing ghost gear and expanded their work by actively involving women and young people. At the same time, environmental education was enhanced through community activities and local media. In addition, the project developed solutions for recycling recovered materials and created income opportunities. By linking clean-up actions with education and local value creation, the project contributed to the long-term conservation of biodiversity.